All Forum Posts by: Ron Jensen

I am a novice but over the years I have noticed that I will get along with someone splendidly until they ask "what do you do?" and I say that I am getting into real estate.  If that is their career or job, their attitude changes drastically.

Is this what competitive nature is?  Or what else is at hand in these scenarios?

Another example was a guy telling me about how the real estate company he works for is desperate to find new employees to manage properties.  No employees will stick around.  Well I said that I have training and am actively seeking a job in that field and I can provide a professional resume to apply for a position, but his attitude drastically changed and no longer speaks to me and avoids me.

Is this because he has no training but just landed the job by luck?  He is concerned I look better than him?

What exactly is happening in these situations?  What is the drastic change of attitude about?  Are they "competitive"?  Is it they are not the collaborative types?

I also have a hobby with something that has nothing to do with real estate.  I get a similar reaction if they find out I share this same hobby, like they are getting competitive over a simple hobby?

What is happening?

Hi I am bumping this topic to the top again and would like to hear input from others.

It seems like a lot of topics in this course review forum go unanswered.  Also it is strange how when you search online for reviews for real estate schools it is hard finding any comments other than reviews posted at the schools websites.

Cmon people!  A designation course with BOMA or IREM is several thousands of dollars. Somethings has got to give...

Hi group

My family has a home they want to sell and they said if I got my license I can do the deal.  The license course takes a couple weeks of my time, and it will be about $500 to get the license (that is with courses, exams, books, and other fees).

The house is generally worth $220,000.  The family would be generous and allow 6-8% commission for me.  It is in a desirable area where houses sell quickly, and the house itself is in great condition, along with the whole neighborhood it is in great condition.  Typically houses in the neighborhood are sold very quickly.

Other costs for me are joining the REALTOR association.  Since I only plan to sell one house with this license, is it worth it to spend (possibly thousands of dollars) just to join the REALTOR association?

Also, how would it work out if I did not obtain my license, and instead, just did a referral.  If I asked for a high referral rate of lets say 35% or more, would this be more profitable that going through the other option of getting my licenses, taking the exam, mailing paperwork, and everything else included just to obtain that license?

Also, I have never sold a home before. 

Hi group, with so many forums here I was unsure where to post this question.

What do people think of the Online courses offered at IREM or with BOMA?

I heard a story that with IREM some people can not access the classes with their computers, and then that IREM customer service does not respond, and will not refund anyone with issues accessing the course they purchase.  Anybody else hear of that happening? How necessary are these courses for getting a job?

Can self-learners just buy the books, and learn yourself, or is the online course necessary and teaching special topics unavailable elsewhere?

Are there any costs that can be avoided if they try overcharging people in the process of taking all the classes? Are there any pitfalls?

I ask because there are no reviews anywhere, and to pay thousands of dollars to blindly start classes, it seems like there should be a few reviews out there that are realistic, not just testimonials posted at their own websites.

Any help here please?

Are residential property managers usually female?

Are commercial property managers usually male?

How do I decide which avenue is best for me to peruse as a career?

I have seen photos of residential property management group photos of their whole staff, and it is like 35 females and 1 male (the owner).  Is that male/female ratio across the board with most property management companies?

Why would women be better at residential property management compared to men?

How is commercial property management different from residential?

Are the ratios different in the commercial property management world?

Is there a specific forum for property managers here?

As a new member here there are so many forums it gets tough to navigate.

Is there a more appropriate forum here where I can get more responses?

Odie, I had a real estate sales license but it is now inactive.

How do people get property manager jobs?

Are most property managers hired just because they know people?

Is getting certified in property management worth the time, money, and effort?

How do you get experience when you have no experience?

Why would an apartment landlord keep a nuisance tenant?

Examples are: tenants who party, sell drugs, make too much noise at night, have police called on them regularly, cause problems and generally depress and bully other "good" tenants

Some reasons I can think are:

the tenant is on disability and the rent is guaranteed

the tenant is somehow related to the landlord

the landlord is negligent

Are there any other other reasons why nuisance tenants are not kicked out?

Hi I am new here.

Is it recommended to pay to take courses at a real estate management institute?  There is a course that I am thinking to enroll in, for earning a designation for residential management. When comparing taking the paid course and exam, to just reading up here, is the school and certification really worth it?

My goal is to gain employment in real estate management in New York or New Jersey.  My interest might be in commercial or residential. I am still unclear about my direction but I know it is in real estate. The school that offers the course does not guarantee any job or job placement after completing the exam.

One alternative would be to acquire textbook materials for property management courses and then read them on my own.  The accredit real estate manager course is pricey.  I can pay for it, but do not want to overpay if there is another way to get on the career track.

I appreciate any advice. Thanks!